Whenever I post outfit shots I’m usually at a loss at what to say…especially if I hadn’t done anything particularly exciting that day. Oh gosh, writing this blog post makes me feel waves of guilt already. Does anyone feel terrible shame if they don’t update their blogs “on schedule”? I promised myself that I would update every two days, but so far that’s failed…pretty hardcore. A friend of mine told me that I’d been slacking on my blog and proceeded to old man lecture me about it. =__=()



A the same time I can’t help it. >__< School has become so overwhelmingly frustrating with work. I decided to take a graduate business course here called “Social Entrepreneurship”, despite the fact that I'm neither a graduate student nor a business major, and its literally burying me with work. I’m looking forward to the summer time where I can dedicate myself to “fun things” (i.e things I want to do). I’m sorry. =___= It seems like this blog has turned into a whiny spot for me. BLECGH. It’ll change soon. I promise.



So instead here’s a double feature to tie you over in the meantime. =P I have a bit of an outfit post and a review of the most lovely cafe. During the time that my dad was visiting me it was still in that terrible period of hot/cold/warm/freezing/tropical rain/HOT weather that Taipei seems to love. My outfit is simple color blocked red and slate with a cutie vest. =) I love the tank top and the vest, both are such irreplaceable staples in my  wardrobe.

In the crazy yellow toned photos you might wonder, “Where is she?” Well! let me tell you. I’m in the cafe of a family friend and my dad makes a point of going to his place every single time he visits for his “燉奶咖啡“ or “Dun Nai Ka Fei.” The ambiance of this cafe is certainly very, very, very eclectic and very much like entering someone’s house instead of a cafe. In fact, you’re not even allowed to wear shoes inside the place, but you shouldn’t worry Mr. Li keeps the place meticulously clean. Although it is crowded with his extensive collection of artwork, magazines, antique china, and statues.     



However, what I find more amazing than his many collections of things is the fact the fact that he followed his dreams. Mr. Li is actually a trained architect who gave up his job to open this cafe. He’s essentially the Superman of coffee. He gets asked to speak at coffee and tea conventions and frequents coffee and tea groves…he’s an incredibly dedicated man. If you ask him to show some of his super powers to you he’ll gladly oblige. One of my favorite “tricks” he does is taking coffee grounds and simply by breathing on it, waving them it around, blocking the opening of the glass he can make the same coffee grounds have over 80 different smells. Not unpleasant smells mind you! Just different flavors of coffee. It’s quite bizarre. As an elite drink maker, he has several apprentices under him, and takes several extremes to make sure his customers get the best of the best coffee and tea around.
Another secret is apparently the fineness of the foam on top. The smaller and more clustered the bubbles are the more sweet, delicious and delectable the drink is. One cup will run you about $500NT, but I have to say it is quite worth it for the love that Mr. Li puts into each cup.

Kid Friendly: No, lots of stuff and other patrons probably wouldn’t want to be disturbed
Price：$$$$ out of $$$$$
Repeatability: Yes



Anyway, thanks for coming guys and thank you for being patient!
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<3 Haven’t shown an outfit in a long time. Here you go! It’s pretty simple, but what I’ve been wearing lately. =)


I never can take my “fashion” shots seriously. =P I think I like it that way though. ^__^
Thanks for coming!

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Well, technically two. I've just been listening non-stop to these two ladies lately. Very talented and lovely.

Thanks for putting up with my drivel!

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I love my family~<3 My dad came to visit this past week and said it was his “daddy duty” to spoil me for a bit. My dad is crazy. In the good way of course! He loves to eat and he’s become quite a restaurant critic, almost embarrassingly so, and he’s taken great pains to become "a regular” at restaurants in different cities that he’s particularly fond of.

One of the places that we frequent quite often is a small sushi bar in Tokyo by the infamous Tsukiji Fish Market. It’s quite small and only contains a sushi “bar” and a second floor, but be forewarned…it is always jam-packed. My family and I often have to wait 10-15 minutes on the little wooden bench outside until the long stream of local regulars and patrons finish eating. Sometimes if we’re hungry and impatient we get directed politely to their second restaurant down the street. The decor of 寿司清, Sushi Sei, is very traditional with a sliding door, gridded windows, plenty of natural light, and an all pine sushi bar. The sushi chefs are amazingly amicable and they always have amazing banter with every single patron…even those who are not fluent in Japanese *cough cough* us. Although the California Roll, Dynamite Roll, and the Alaskan Roll have a soft spot in my heart….I really do love and maybe even prefer the “traditional” version of sushi.  I’m not particularly squeamish of raw things or the slightly alien creatures that the fishermen dredge out of the sea….so I have no qualms of eating them. =P

Every time I go to a sushi bar I’m always amazed at the delicacy and artistry of the sushi chefs. If I had to have an emergency operation and there were only a pirate, a dog, a sushi chef and a police man around…I’d choose the sushi chef to cut me open. ::lol:: The skill in which they wield their knives and the delicate aerobatics they use to slice sashimi, to put the nigiri or the appetizers together never cease to floor me.  Every little piece of sashimi, nigiri, the various tsumami are so beautifully presented and perfectly put together they’re like tiny little treasures on my plate. And the taste! Freshness and simplicity. Beautiful. 
My father has passed down to me the sushi rules of our family:

1. Never Talk About the Sushi Rules
2. Never Talk About the Sushi Rules
3. No more jokes about Fight Club =P
4. Don’t be afraid to try new things
5. Make sure that these “new things” are fresh ;P

6. Order “omakase” (chef’s choice) if you can!
7. If there’s no set menu, try your best to eat the “lightest” fish (Ex. Flounder) first then move to the “oilier” fishes (Ex.Yellow Tail)
8. Never EVER mix your wasabi and your soy sauce together, instead spread your desired amount of wasabi on each individual slice of fish
9. Enjoy yourself!